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9 results for Cost Accountant in Carmel, IN

Cost Accountant
  • Plainfield, Indiana
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 95000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Plainfield, Indiana. This position will play a key role in strengthening cost visibility, supporting operational decision-making, and improving financial accuracy across production activities. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing accounting and can translate detailed cost data into meaningful business insight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze production costs and maintain accurate product costing to support pricing, profitability, and financial reporting decisions.<br>• Monitor job-level and standard costs, identifying variances and explaining the operational drivers behind cost fluctuations.<br>• Review and maintain bills of material to help ensure cost data reflects current manufacturing processes and component usage.<br>• Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to evaluate inventory activity and improve the accuracy of cost-related records.<br>• Lead or support cycle count reviews and inventory reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in a timely and controlled manner.<br>• Prepare regular cost analysis reports that highlight trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for margin improvement.<br>• Assist with month-end close activities related to inventory, cost allocations, and manufacturing accounting entries.<br>• Utilize ERP tools such as NetSuite or Epicor to manage cost data, reporting, and system-based financial analysis.
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a large PE backed client on the remote basis. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can strengthen financial operations, maintain accurate records, and contribute to timely reporting. The role will focus on core corporate accounting activities, including close processes, reconciliations, and financial statement support in a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead key activities within the monthly close cycle to ensure accurate and timely completion of accounting deliverables.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to resolve outstanding issues promptly.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations and validate cash-related transactions for completeness and accuracy.</p><p>• Support the preparation of internal financial reports by compiling and analyzing accounting data.</p><p>• Review accounting records for consistency, compliance, and proper documentation across reporting periods.</p><p>• Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to clarify account activity and improve reporting accuracy.</p>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced accounting specialist to support complex financial operations and process improvement initiatives for a long-term contract position in Indianapolis area. This role will focus on resolving transaction issues, strengthening financial accuracy, and improving workflow efficiency across accounting activities tied to sales, refunds, inventory, and reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close, along with the ability to identify control gaps and recommend practical solutions in a fast-paced business environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Investigate sales orders that have not transferred into the financial system, determine the root cause, resolve outstanding issues, and complete accurate posting activities.</p><p>• Review refund transactions against open sales records, apply the appropriate accounting treatment, and ensure entries are properly recorded in ERP System.</p><p>• Evaluate existing accounting workflows to detect control gaps and recommend process changes that improve compliance, accuracy, and operational consistency.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to address system and process issues affecting sales activity, returns, refunds, inventory movement, receiving, pricing, and reporting.</p><p>• Support the correction and cleanup of inaccurate legacy financial records to reduce reporting risk and improve data reliability.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile accounts, and contribute to month-end close activities with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Perform reconciliations related to bank activity, credit card transactions, payments, and inventory to ensure financial records are complete and balanced.</p><p>• Provide analysis and recommendations to accounting leadership regarding process enhancements, operational best practices, and system-related improvements.</p><p>• Assist with additional accounting and financial tasks as assigned in support of the broader business unit and controller organization.</p>
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for our team in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role plays an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, managing core close activities, and ensuring timely completion of transactional and reporting tasks. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage payment processing activities by reviewing vendor invoices and coordinating accounts payable disbursements.<br>• Submit payroll funding files to banking platforms and help ensure timely and accurate payment execution.<br>• Complete bank account reconciliations and record related financial activity with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to support routine accounting operations and month-end close requirements.<br>• Review account activity, investigate variances against budget, and provide clear analysis of financial results.<br>• Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax reports in accordance with applicable requirements.<br>• Partner with internal teams to exchange financial information and support cross-functional accounting needs.<br>• Reconcile general ledger balances, resolve discrepancies, and assemble supporting schedules for month-end reporting.<br>• Assist with the preparation of additional accounting schedules, including learning specialized schedule preparation as needed for future processes.
  • 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 44 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join a growing manufacturing organization in Indianapolis. This role will be responsible for month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, inventory and cost accounting support, and maintaining accurate financial records within the Epicor ERP system. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to work closely with operations and leadership to improve processes and support business objectives. This position has the potential to convert to a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Support manufacturing accounting functions, including inventory analysis, cost accounting, and variance reporting.</li><li>Monitor inventory transactions and work closely with operations to ensure accurate inventory valuation and reporting.</li><li>Utilize Epicor ERP to maintain accounting records, generate reports, and support financial analysis.</li><li>Review production, inventory, and operational data to ensure accuracy and proper financial treatment.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.</li><li>Prepare daily and monthly cash reporting and support treasury-related activities.</li><li>Coordinate audit requests and prepare schedules supporting internal and external audits.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.</li><li>Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-21T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Muncie, Indiana
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 45 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team on a Contract basis in Muncie, Indiana. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting cycles, and ensuring accounting activity aligns with established controls and compliance standards. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing accounting, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee general ledger activity and maintain accurate financial records by reviewing transactions and confirming proper accounting treatment.<br>• Prepare and record journal entries while supporting timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and sub-ledgers, including payables, receivables, payroll, inventory, and banking activity.<br>• Produce periodic financial statements and management reports that support business planning and operational decision-making.<br>• Investigate variances and transaction discrepancies, then resolve issues to preserve the accuracy and integrity of financial data.<br>• Strengthen compliance by applying internal controls, following accounting standards, and maintaining organized supporting documentation.<br>• Partner with internal and external auditors by supplying schedules, explanations, and requested records during audit engagements.<br>• Complete required tax-related and government reporting in accordance with applicable regulations and filing deadlines.<br>• Contribute to accounting process improvements, policy updates, and system-related enhancements that increase efficiency and reporting accuracy.<br>• Provide analytical support and day-to-day guidance to accounting colleagues and management on financial matters as needed.
  • 2026-09-04T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Indy Metro Remote- We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support key accounting activities in Indianapolis, Indiana. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting close activities, and strengthening accounting processes across areas such as fixed assets, prepaids, expenses, and accruals. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record and review financial activity related to fixed assets, intangible assets, operating expenses, prepaid balances, and accrued liabilities in alignment with company policy and U.S. GAAP.</p><p>• Complete monthly account reconciliations for capital spending, prepaid accounts, accruals, and other assigned balance sheet and expense accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Analyze period-over-period spending trends and investigate unusual variances to support accurate financial reporting and business insight.</p><p>• Oversee fixed asset policy administration, including the coordination and issuance of capital expenditure purchase orders through the designated system.</p><p>• Contribute to the enhancement of month-end and quarterly close procedures by helping build and refine checklists and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Partner with colleagues across departments to encourage timely invoice approvals and expense report submissions that support efficient close cycles.</p><p>• Create and maintain clear documentation for accounting controls, policies, and standard operating procedures used by the Accounting and Finance team.</p><p>• Support accounting and finance initiatives focused on improving workflows, strengthening controls, and implementing process or system enhancements.</p><p>• Develop strong expertise in the financial and analytical tools used by the team, identify operational gaps, and recommend practical solutions to improve performance.</p>
  • 2026-09-08T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support finance-related operations on a short-term Contract assignment in Indianapolis, Indiana. This position will partner with the Finance teams for approximately 4-6 weeks, working Monday through Thursday. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling high-volume data tasks, navigating databases, and using Microsoft Office to maintain accurate records while following established processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Organize physical and digital records by sorting files and preparing documents for scanning and storage.</p><p>• Enter and update financial and donor-related information in databases with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Examine invoices, confirm key details, and help build payment or review schedules for the finance team.</p><p>• Support expense administration by assisting with Expensify reports and related spreadsheet tracking when needed.</p><p>• Identify incomplete or unclear records and flag them for follow-up in accordance with established procedures.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day administrative support to Resource Development and Finance staff during the contract assignment.</p><p>• Handle routine movement of folders, files, and occasional boxes while working between seated and standing tasks.</p>
  • 2026-09-25T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager - Public
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a public accounting firm in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role will lead tax engagements for corporate clients, provide thorough technical review, and support accurate, timely delivery of tax filings and related advisory work. The ideal candidate brings strong public accounting experience, sound knowledge of corporate tax matters, and the ability to guide clients and internal teams through complex tax issues.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage tax engagements for business clients, overseeing planning, review, and completion of corporate tax work across multiple entities.<br>• Review federal, state, and local tax returns with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and consistency with current regulations.<br>• Provide technical oversight for C corporation and S corporation tax matters, including research, analysis, and resolution of complex issues.<br>• Supervise the preparation and review of annual income tax provisions and related supporting documentation.<br>• Advise clients on entity formation considerations and the tax implications associated with organizational structure decisions.<br>• Utilize CCH ProSystem fx and related tax applications to prepare, review, and manage return workflows and filing requirements.<br>• Support sales and use tax compliance activities through review, coordination, and issue resolution as needed.<br>• Mentor tax staff, monitor engagement progress, and help ensure deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
  • 2026-09-02T00:00:00Z